In the tradition of Starweek Magazine's popular food and sourcing column, comes In My Basket : The Cookbook. More than just a folio of recipes, this book contains not only recipes culled from an extensive family collection and from the files of The Private Kitchen, Lydia D. Castillo's food order business, but also new concoctions and contributions from friends and family, as well as useful tips on a variety of subjects, including menu planning and cost-cutting for those who must maintain a tight budget, perfect for a working homemaker.

2000 National Book Award for Food and Cookbooks.